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R53 FRT

1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,117 mi
Last recorded32,117 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C13,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 FRT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 32,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,014 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 30,014 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,956 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 27,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2014 25,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 25,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 172,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 16,561 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,561 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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R53 FRT is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R53 FRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R53 FRT registered?

R53 FRT is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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